Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti

Celebrated on October 2 each year.

• The day honors the birth of Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India, recognizing his contributions to the nation.
• This year marks the 120th birth anniversary of this great leader.

ABOUT

• Birth: Born on October 2, 1904, in Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh.
• Role in Freedom Struggle: Actively participated in India’s fight for independence.
• Prime Minister: Became the Prime Minister of India after Jawaharlal Nehru.
• Slogan: Coined the slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” (Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer), emphasizing the importance of soldiers and farmers.
• Death: Died in 1966 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan under mysterious circumstances.